Richard Record Rising Stars Concerto Competition

Because of the unusual pandemic situation, we find ourselves in this year, the LSO’s concerto competition will be making a few changes. We are eliminating the open-to-the-public finals competition on January 23rd. Students will submit a video of their performance for judging. The top 6 video performances will air the following Saturday (January 30th) on the LSO’s YouTube channel at 3:30 pm as the Livestream of the Rising Stars Competition.

High school students (grades 9-12)  from Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa.  (Students completing high school early are eligible if they are not currently enrolled in higher education at the time of the competition.)  First-prize winner is not eligible to enter the year following their win.

• $2000 cash award
• $1500 cash award
• Two $1000 cash awards
• Two $500 cash awards

Only one movement is to be selected (unless otherwise specified) from the competition repertoire list. The movement must include parts of the introduction, cadenza (if applicable) and finale within the 10-minute period.

Non-refundable $40 entry fee payable to the LSO must be mailed to the LSO at 201 Main Street, La Crosse, WI 54601.

1. Music must be memorized and no longer than 10 minutes in duration.
2. All auditions must be done with piano accompaniment.  Contestants are to provide their own accompanist.
3. The top 6 chosen video performances will be streamed on the La Crosse Symphony YouTube on January 30th at 3:30 pm with the announcement of winners at the conclusion of the performances.
4. Applications must be submitted by December 7, 2020 and sent with the $40 fee to:

LSO

201 Main Street set. 230

La Crosse, WI 54601